Pressing-board.



F. C. RAMLOW.

PRESSING BOARD. APPLICATION FILED APR. 5. 1915.

1,154,726. PatentedSept. 28, 1915.

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PRESSING BOARD. APPLICATION FILED AWL-5. 1915.

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FREDERICK C. RAMLOW, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

PRESSING-BOABD.

Application filed April 5, 1915.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FREDERICK C. RAM- LOW, a citizen of the United States, residing the use of which the work of pressing gar- Eli ments is greatly facilitated. Second, to provide an improved pressing-board from which the steam freely escapes, thereby largely preventing condensation within the board and consequentobjectionable features. Third, to provide an improved pressingboard which may be readily and quickly adjusted to the work in hand.

Further objects, and objects relating to the details of construction, will definitely appear in the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forminga part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a perspective view of my im- 1 proved pressing-board, adapted as a coat the underside of the pressing-board proper.-

Fig. IV is a horizontal section showing the pedestal of the pressing-board removed therefrom. Fig. V is an inverted view of the pedestals of the pressing-board. Fig. VI is a detail side elevation of a modification showing the arrangement ofthe board with the pedestal omitted, the structure be ing particularly adapted as a trouser pressing-board. Fig. VII is a detail plan view of a modification of my improved board, adapted as a pressing board for the waist portion of the trousers. Fig. VIII is a detail longitudinal section of the structure 3 shown in Fig. VII, taken on a line corre- Specificatinf eers Patent. Patented Sept. 28, 1915.

Serial No. 19,161.

sponding to line 88 of Fig. VII. Fig. IX is an enlarged detail transverse section taken on a line corresponding to line 99 of Fig. VII. Fig. X is an enlarged detail section taken on a line corresponding to line -10-10 of Fig. VII, showing the means of securing the board to the table.

In the drawings, the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines, and

similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, 1 represents thetable. The pressing-board 2 is supported upon the table 1 by a pedestal consisting of the base portion 8, which is fixed to the table, and a top portion I to which the pressing-board 2 is secured and which is revolubly mounted on the base 3. By thus mounting the board, it may be adjusted to, suit the particular requirements of the user.

The board 2 is adjustably retained in position by a latch 5 having an upwardly proand is connected to the latch by ,a link-i1. I

The latch is also preferably provided with a finger'piece 12, which projects through the slot 13 in the side of the base of the pedestal. It is evident that, with the pressing board thus mounted, the same may beadjusted as desired.

The pressing board 2 consists of a perforated bottom plate l having a downwardly projecting flange 15-adjacent to but spaced from its edge to form an outwardly and downwardly facing angle for the wood frame or tackingstrips 16. These strips 16 are secured by bolts 17 through the strips and flanges. Upon this bottom plate is a pad of excelsior 18 and sawdust 19. A layer of fabric 20 is arranged over the bottom plate to prevent the sawdust passing through the perforations of the bottom plate.

The edges of the pad, covering 21 and of this bottom fabric are tacked to the strips 16. The excelsior is arranged at the edge of the pad and serves to retain the sawdust in place. The excelsior is also desirable in that it preserves the shape of the pad. The pad-projects beyond the edge of the are particularly designed frame and is suitably shaped to form a proper support for the garment to be ressed.

In the structure shown in Figs. I to V inclusive, a board is shown which is especially designed for use in coat pressing.

' In Figs. VI-X inclusive, the two boards for pressing trousers, although, of course, they are applicable for other uses:

In the form shown in is supported upon a table b This allows the free passage 0 under the board.

In the structures shown in Figs. VII-X inclusive, the board is especially designed for use on the Waist portion of trousers, and, for such use, a supporting arm 23 is provided which is secured to one end of the board and is adapted to engage an eye-bolt 24 projecting above the surface of the table. The outer end of the arm 23 is preferably turned upwardly or hooked slightly,

the feet 22. air and steam when it is engaged in the eye-bolt, there is no danger of its-becoming detached.

By forming the pad as I have described, the same may be shaped according to the use to which it is its shape for along period oftime, Another feature which adds very greatly to the durability of my pressing board is that there is no danger of its Warping.

'I have illustrated and described my improved pressing-board in detail in the form preferred by me on account of its structural simplicity and economy, and convenience in details without use. I am,ho.wever, aware that it is'capable of considerable variation in structural departing from my invent1on. a

' Having thus described my invention, what Fig. VI the board so that, I

to be put and will retain p I claim as new and desire to secure by Let-' ters Patent, 1s:

1. The combination of a foraminated bottom plate having. a downwardly projecting flange adj ace'nt to but spaced from its edge, providing an outwardly and downwardly facing angle, said angle and secured to said flange, a pad consisting of a bottom fabric arranged over said foraminated bottom plate and a fabric covering the edges of said bottom fabric, said covering being disposed against and se cu-red to the outer strip, a filling of sawdust and excelsior, the excelsior being arranged at the edges of the pad and the .sawdust in the body of the same, the edges of the pad being arranged to project beyond the edge of the bottom plate, and a support for said bottom plate whereby itfis held in an elevated position.-

2. The combination of a foraminated bottom plate, a pad consisting of a suitable fabric covering and a filling of sawdust and eXcelsior, the excelsior being arranged at the edges of the pad and the sawdust in the body of the same, irig arranged to project beyond the bottom ate.

3. The combination of a foraminated bottom plate, a pad consisting of a, suitable fabric covering and a filling of sawdust and excelsior, the ,excelsior being arranged at the edges of the pad which are curved, and the sawdust in the body of the same.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto'set face of said tacking.

the edges of the pad bep my hand and seal in the presence of two 

